Photos: Chivas USA ends season with win

Chivas USA defender Akira Kaji waves goodbye to fans as he runs by a mural of Galaxy player Landon Donovan on Sunday at StubHub Center (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Oct. 26, 2014 6:54 PM PT

Chivas USA beats San Jose Earthquakes, 1-0, in what could be the franchise’s final match

Chivas USA stars Dan Kennedy and Erick Torres pay their respects to the fans after their season-ending 1-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chivas USA forward Erick Torres takes off his jersey to give as a gift for a fan Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A Chivas USA fan cheers as a smoke bomb engulfs the crowd during a 1-0 victory over the Earthquakes. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Juan Gutierrez holds his son Angel, 11, as time expires in Chivas’ 1-0 victory over San Jose. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chivas defender Bobby Burling collides with San Jose’s Yannick Djalo during their season finale at StubHub Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chivas USA’s emblem looms in the background at StubHub Center during the final regular-season game against the Earthquakes. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chivas forward Erick Torres battles for the ball with San Jose’s Jason Hernandez in the first half. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chivas USA fans greet the opposing team, the Earthquakes, before the game at StubHub Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Fans look into the tunnel as Chivas USA players take the field for their final game of the season against the Earthquakes. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)